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Lagos inspects Ojo, Somolu General Hospitals
The Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nears completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the two projects on Friday, saying the Ojo facility is about 85…
Sanwo-Olu commissions 120-room Ibis Hotel in Lekki
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned a newly constructed 120-room Ibis Hotel in Lekki Phase I, describing the investment as a demonstration of growing investor confidence in Lagos. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the hotel’s opening reflects confidence in Lagos, Nigeria’s economy and…
LAWMA secures Rotaract, Leo clubs’ support for sustainable waste management
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured the support of the Rotaract Club of Ikoyi and Achiever Leo Club for its efforts to promote sustainable waste management, environmental awareness and a circular economy across Lagos State. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by representatives of the clubs to the LAWMA headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. The Managing Director/CEO…
Super Falcons miss 2027 women’s World Cup after 2-1 defeat to South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the play-off. The loss means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1991. South Africa took the lead in the 56th minute and doubled their advantage…
LWC, Julius Berger strengthen collaboration on integrated water, road infrastructure
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) have strengthened their partnership following a high-level courtesy and familiarisation visit by LWC officials to the company’s office in Ijora, Lagos. Led by the Managing Director of LWC, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, the visit was aimed at deepening institutional relationships, improving mutual understanding and creating…
LASG presents cheques to 473 beneficiaries under Eko Cares programme
The Lagos State Government has presented financial assistance cheques to 473 beneficiaries under the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme, as part of efforts to support vulnerable residents and improve livelihoods across the state. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Alausa, Ikeja. The cheques were presented on…
LSETF launches first-ever Lagos innovates launchpad orientation for startup founders
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), through its Lagos Innovates initiative, has welcomed a new cohort of startup founders into the IdeaHub and Workspace Voucher programmes at the inaugural Lagos Innovates LaunchPad Orientation held at The Zone, Gbagada. The event brought together government officials, innovation ecosystem stakeholders, private sector partners and emerging entrepreneurs, marking a new phase in…
Lagos reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment
The Lagos State Government has renewed its commitment to empowering young people with the skills, opportunities and support required to drive innovation, create jobs and contribute meaningfully to economic development. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Wednesday at the fourth edition of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Generation Next Forum,…
UNICEF, NPC target 3.5M unregistered Southwest Children with free Digital Rollout
More than 3.5 million children across Southwest Nigeria and Edo State are effectively “invisible” to the law, lacking birth certificates, legal identities, or formal documentation proving they exist. This was revealed by UNICEF during a strategic Media dialogue in Lagos. The staggering figure spans Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Edo states, pointing to…
LSPHCB equips six health districts with baby scales, life jackets for riverine healthcare
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), through its Directorate of Community Health Services, has distributed baby weighing scales and life jackets to the state’s six health districts as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across riverine, hard-to-reach, and upland communities. The initiative is designed to improve community outreach services, enhance child…
